Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,660 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.26
10th percentile $53,700
90th percentile $107,120
Employed locally 60
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,700
    25th
    $64,450
    50th (median)
    $81,660
    75th
    $107,120
    90th
    $107,120

    Top-paying metros for Urban and Regional Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    District of Columbia $129,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $81,650
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,030
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,350
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,240
    Biological Technicians $37,900
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Capital/Northern New York is $39.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.76 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Capital/Northern New York is 2.5% below the national median of $83,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Urban and Regional Planners in Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $53,700 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,450.